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Holiday information on Menorca, Spain "Golden sands slope gently into blue lapping waves, sheltering in secluded coves. Untouched by the hustle and bustle of the Balearics, Minorca truly is an oasis of calm." Minorca is a place as relaxed as its people. The quietest and calmest of the Balearics, Minorca's rolling green countryside and picturesque resorts remain unphased and unspoilt by its popularity. Surrounded by warm clear seas and fringed with golden sand, Minorca is a little slice of Spanish heaven. The boomerang shaped coast of Minorca boasts around 120 beaches of softly shelving sand caressed by warm waves and sunshine. Seek out secluded sandy shores and lie back on outstanding beaches tucked away in coves. Ciutadella has some beautiful bays within reach, including the Cala en Turqueta, arguably Minorca's best beach. Son Bou is the longest stretch of sand, and Cala Galdana is also popular, with its arching golden shore. Wherever you find to sunbathe, you're assured of gold sands, and with watersports such as scuba diving and snorkelling on offer, there's a variety of ways to get wet. The laid back atmosphere of Minorca continues on as dusk turns to night. Meals are long and leisurely, wine and coffee are lingered over. The majority of the resorts keep the nightlife relaxed and low key, a refreshing change from other Spanish destinations. Having said that, Mahon's harbour hosts lively bars and a few nightclubs, and resorts such as Cala'n Porter have plenty of bars. For a unique night out, go to the Cova de'n Xuray, a natural cave that is transformed into an incredible club at night. From red sandstone and rugged cliffs, to deep valleys, olive groves and orchards, Minorca has a rich and varied landscape, littered with intriguing prehistoric remains as well idyllic fishing villages and pretty resorts. View the whole island in one go by heading up its highest peak, Mont Toro. To the east is the island's capital, Mahon (or Mao), home to one of the best harbours in the Mediterranean. Georgian town houses sit alongside Spanish apartments, thanks to the one time British rule. To the west, the old capital of Ciutadella sits above its harbour, with the streets of its well preserved old town hiding impressive palaces. Throughout Minorca, classically pretty fishing villages, such as Fornells, sit beside busier resorts such as Cala ‘n Forcat and Cala ‘n Bosch, but thanks to Minorca's restrained attitude to its success as a holiday destination, it has managed to maintain the perfect balance between local life and tourist trade, leaving smiles on everyone's faces.
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